Monday, August 27, 2007

Nominations open for Sport and Health Awards - Bill Sykes

SPORT & RECREATION AWARDS FOR 2007

The Nationals Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes, would like to make sport and recreation organisations in the Electorate aware that the 2007 Sport and Recreation Awards are now open for nominations.

Dr Sykes said, “The awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise individuals, organisations, partnerships, teams and clubs that make an outstanding contribution to the Victorian sport, fitness, outdoor
recreation and community recreation sectors”.

There is $50,000 in cash prizes to be shared across the following ten categories

· Minister’s Award for Lifetime Achievement
· Go for your life Community Participation Award
· Volunteer Involvement Award
· Club and Organisational Management Award
· Young People in Sport Award
· Community Event Award
· Applied Research in Sport and Recreation Science Award
· Sport and Recreation Education Award
· Community Facility Design Award
· Amateurs Achievement Award

Nominations close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 19 September 2007.

Application forms, guidelines and further information can be obtained from Sport and Recreation Freecall 1300 366 356 or www.sport.vic.gov.au or by contacting Peta Clark, Grant Researcher, at Bill Sykes’ office on 5762 2100.

VIC HEALTH AWARDS FOR 2007

The Nationals Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes, would like to make
organisations in the Electorate aware that the 2007 Vic Health awards for
outstanding achievement in health promotion are now open for nominations.

Dr Sykes said, “Nominations can be made on behalf of organisations receiving funding and/or those working in partnership with other organisations on Vic Health initiatives”.

Dr Sykes continued, “The awards are presented in recognition of outstanding achievements and innovative contributions to health promotion through Vic Health funded projects”.

There are three levels of funding represented in the award categories:

1. Projects with budgets under $15,000
· For projects primarily promoting physical activity
· For projects primarily promoting mental health & well-being
· For projects promoting other health issues

2. Projects with budgets from $15,000 to $75,000
· For projects primarily promoting physical activity
· For projects primarily promoting mental health & well-being
· For projects promoting other health issues

3. Projects with budgets over $75,000
· For projects primarily promoting physical activity
· For projects primarily promoting mental health & well-being
· For projects promoting other health issues

Nominations must be received by Vic Health no later than 5.00pm, Friday 21 September 2007.

Nominations are to be posted to: Jo Hillas, Communications & Marketing Unit, Vic Health, PO Box 154 , Carlton South Vic 3053.

Entry forms and guidelines can be obtained from the Vic Health web site - www.vichealth.vic.gov.au or by contacting Peta Clark at Dr Bill Sykes’ office 2/55 Carrier St, Benalla 3672. Ph 5762 2100

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